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Kindness Quotes and Sayings

Kindness Quotes and Sayings

Kindness Quotes and Sayings

Over 100 Kindness quotes and sayings

These are all my favourite. As Mark Twain said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” And I certainly hope to inspire kindness with these quotes to generate a ripple in this world with no ending.

1. As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.

– Mary Anne Radmacher

2. At the right time, a kind word from a stranger, or encouragement from a friend, can make all the difference in the world. Kindness is free, but it’s priceless.

– Doe Zantamata

3. Only by treating others with kindness can one lead a happy and peaceful life.

7. Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.

When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.

Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.

This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.

It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives.

Creating a better, more compassionate world is a genuine possibility. The potential is there.

Never think that being kind to others is an invitation to them to exploit you.

As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings.

Harmony among the major faiths has become an essential ingredient of peaceful coexistence in our world. From this perspective, mutual understanding among these traditions is not merely the business of religious believers — it matters for the welfare of humanity as a whole.

Good result, happy result, depends entirely on good action.

Compassion is the seed of inner peace and we all have the same potential.

What holds society together is a concern for others.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

Be a kind and compassionate person. This is the inner beauty that is a key factor to making a better world. (Twitter)

17. The more we genuinely care about others the greater our own happiness and inner peace.

– Allan Lokos

18. Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

– Scott Adams

19. Your greatness is measured by your kindness; your education and intellect by your modesty; your ignorance is betrayed by your suspicions and prejudices, and your real caliber is measured by the consideration and tolerance you have for others.

– William J.H. Boetcker

20. Wherever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.

No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.

31. Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do.

– Emanuel Swedenborg

32. In life you can never be too kind or too fair; everyone you meet is carrying a heavy load. When you go through your day expressing kindness and courtesy to all you meet, you leave behind a feeling of warmth and good cheer, and you help alleviate the burdens everyone is struggling with.

– Brian Tracy

33. I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

– Etienne de Grellet

34. I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go.

– Rachel Joy Scott

35. I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.

43. The positive effect of kindness on the immune system and on the increased production of serotonin in the brain has been proved on research studies. Serotonin is a naturally occurring substance in the body that makes us feel more comfortable, peaceful, and even blissful. In fact the role of most anti-depressants is to stimulate the serotonin production to alleviate depression. Research has shown that a simple act of kindness directed toward another improves the functioning of the immune system and stimulates production of serotonin in both the recipient of the kindness and the person extending the kindness. Even more amazing is that persons observing the act of kindness have similar beneficial results. Imagine this: kindness extended, received, or observed beneficially impacts the physical health and feelings of everyone involved.

49. No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.

– Frederick William Faber, sermon “On Kindness in General”

50. Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.

58. Where kindness is concerned, make no distinction between humans and other living beings.

– Timber Hawkeye

59. We may scatter the seeds of courtesy and kindness around us at so little expense. Some of them will inevitably fall on good ground, and grow up into benevolence in the minds of others: and all of them will bear fruit of happiness …

– Jeremy Bentham

60. Use kindness as currency, it yields great returns on your investment.

– Timber Hawkeye

61. Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain which grows flowers, not thunder.

71. Consider it: every person you have ever met, every person will suffer the loss of his friends and family. All are going to lose everything they love in this world. Why would one want to be anything but kind to them in the meantime?

– Sam Harris

72. Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.

– Ashleigh Brilliant

73. The reality is that doing good unto others actually does more good for you.

Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beautiful.

– Richelle E. Goodrich

74. There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.

– Edith Wharton

75. All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.

78. Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.

– Arthur Helps

79. When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.

– Abraham Joshua Heschel

80. This is the way of peace — overcome evil with good, and falsehood with truth, and hatred with love.

If you want to serve the universe, the obvious place to begin is right where you are. That’s where I began. I looked at every situation I came into and wondered, ‘What can I do to be of service in this situation?’ Sometimes there was nothing I could do, but often there was – a helping hand, a word of cheer, a pleasant smile. Then, after I had given a lot, a most wonderful spiritual receiving began – giving me more to give.

– Peace Pilgrim

81. Be aware of the ripples you generate, through thoughts, words and action. Create positivity for your life and others.

– Bronnie Ware

82. Give. Even when you know you can get nothing back.

Be a blessing to others and you will be blessed.

– Yasmin Mogahed

83. Being kind and gracious as a human doesn’t mean being weak and pathetic. Just means you’re kind and gracious.

One of the best things about a new day is the fresh chance to be good to another human being.

Every person you pass during the moments that make up your days represents an opportunity to show a little more of the compassion and courtesy that define your humanity. (Who Will Cry When You Die?)

Just Be Kinder. We are all members of one large family on a small planet in a big galaxy. (Twitter, 2 August 2017)

– Robin Sharma

84. He who receives kindness should never forget it; but he who performs it should never remember it.

– Author Unknown

85. I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.

– Jana Stanfield

86. Don’t try to be different. Just be good. To be good is different enough.

– Arthur Freed

87. The world can always benefit from more kindness. Give it some more, every chance you get.

Kindness inspires more kindness. A little bit of kindness can go a long, long way. (Twitter, 11 Oct 2016)

– Ralph Marston

88. Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.

– Charles Glassman

89. Every minute we spend tearing someone down is a minute we could spend building someone else up. The latter is much greater use of our power.